circular knitting in the round

Free circular knitting pattern with round yoke, for children, knitted top-down for children's size 20 - 24 USA

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With knitting in the round the stitches are knitted in the round as nothing but knit stitches.
This is a great way to Norwegian or Fair Isle patterns.
Norwegian or Fair Isle knitting, lends itself beautifully to circular knitting, a favorite way of knitting for many knitters,
much lesser mistakes are made !

knitting in the round has two main advantages:
no seams are needed to make up the garment after knitting,
and it allows the knitter to create a smooth and even stocking stitch.
Perfect for sweaters, cardigans and socks, they all can be knitted in the round.

You need circular needles or Double Pointed Needles ( DPN ) Double Pointed Needles ( DPN )

Tips for my basic knitting patterns

circular knitting pattern with round yoke, for children, knitted top-down

1 First you knit your knitting swatch, if you want to knit in a cable stitch pattern, knit your swatch with 1 or more cables,
2 then determine your gauge, now you can choose a knitting pattern with the right gauge, this way it will always fit,
3 no need for special yarns or needles size, you decide which yarn you use and which gauge you use, so easy.

The length and quality of the fiber in a knitting yarn determines its texture, luster, strength and hand.
Knitting yarn made from long fibers will pill less, be smoother, stronger, more lustrous and more elastic.
Knitting Yarns containing a mixture of fiber lengths are softer, fuzzier and less strong.
Tightly twisted knitting yarns display the texture of a knitted pattern to its best advantage.

your free knitting pattern in multiple sizes SCROLL DOWN FOR children's size 20 - 24 USA

Circular Top-Down Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Round Yoke shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Flat front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar

Designed : 17-9-2008
Free knitting pattern for: round yoke top - down
Size: Standard Child 51 cms chestsize or in inches; 20 (USA)

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 4 mm circular needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm circular needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 55,0 Armhole: 26,0 Top Neck Opening: 16,0
Hem Width: 14,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Sleeve Top: 17,0 Front Neck Depth: 0,0
Hem Width: 55,0 Sleeve Bottom: 16,0
Sleeve Length: 20,0
Body Length: 32,0 Hem Length: 3,0 Collar Length: 2,0
Hem Length: 4,0

Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping).
FLAT FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
1. Cast on 82 stitches on size 3 circular needle loosely. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the
beginning of the round.
2. knit 2,0 cms (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. Check that the collar will stretch to fit over the head.

ROUND YOKE:
Basic instructions for a standard round yoke with an even-row, equal-stitch spacing over four shaping rounds are
given below.
1. With size 4 needles knit round yoke shaping, increasing from top to bottom of yoke as follows.
Rounds 1 to 7: knit even on 82 stitches.
Round 8: Inc 27 stitches evenly across the row to total 109 stitches.
(* [K4, M1] once, then [K3, M1] 26 times * once.)

Rounds 9 to 15: knit even on 109 stitches.
Round 16: Inc 27 stitches evenly across the row to total 136 stitches.
(* [K5, M1] once, then [K4, M1] 26 times * once.)

Rounds 17 to 24: knit even on 136 stitches.
Round 25: Inc 27 stitches evenly across the row to total 163 stitches.
(* [K6, M1] once, then [K5, M1] 26 times * once.)

Rounds 26 to 32: knit even on 163 stitches.
Round 33: Inc 27 stitches evenly across the row to total 190 stitches.
(* [K7, M1] once, then [K6, M1] 26 times * once.)

Rounds 34 to 42: knit even on 190 stitches.

2. Split the yoke into front, back and sleeve sections as follows. Starting at beg of round, slip stitches for each section to
separate holders: 35 stitches for right sleeve, 60 stitches for front, 35 stitches for left sleeve and the remaining 60 stitches for back
can stay on the needle.

BODY (ARMHOLE TO HEM):
1. With right side of back facing and Stocking Stitch, start where back joins left sleeve. Cast on 6 stitches for underarm,
knit stitches from front holder, cast on 6 stitches for second underarm, and finally knit across back section. Total 132 stitches
for body. Mark the beginning of the round.
2. knit even until piece measures 15,0 cms (48 rounds) from armhole. Dec 8 stitches evenly across the last round to 132 stitches.
3. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 15 rounds in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely.

SLEEVE (ARMHOLE TO HEM):
1. With right side facing and size 4 needles, re-join yarn and knit stitches from right sleeve holder. Cast on 6 stitches for
underarm. Total 41 stitches for sleeve. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the sleeve 'seam' midway
on the underarm.
2. Dec 1 st both sides of the marker of every 18th round once, then every 19th round once to 37 stitches (37 rounds total).
3. knit even until sleeve measures 17,0 cms (55 rounds). Dec 3 stitches evenly across the last row (34 stitches remaining).
4. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 11 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely.
5. knit left sleeve in the same way.

FINISHING:
1. Graft or sew the sleeve and body stitches together at the underarms. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
113,4 for body and sleeves
18,6 for ribbing and/or hems
4,5 for collar/hood
136,5 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Circular Top-Down Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Round Yoke shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Flat front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar

Designed : 17-9-2008
Free knitting pattern for: round yoke top - down
Standard Child 56 cms chestsize or in inches; 22 (USA)

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 4 mm circular needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm circular needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 61,0 Armhole: 28,0 Top Neck Opening: 16,0
Hem Width: 15,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Sleeve Top: 19,0 Front Neck Depth: 0,0
Hem Width: 61,0 Sleeve Bottom: 17,0
Sleeve Length: 22,0
Body Length: 34,0 Hem Length: 3,0 Collar Length: 2,0
Hem Length: 4,0

Warning. Neck opening may be too small to fit over head. Adjust neck depth, width or style.

Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping).
FLAT FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
1. Cast on 82 stitches on size 3 circular needle loosely. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the
beginning of the round.
2. knit 2,0 cms (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. Check that the collar will stretch to fit over the head.

ROUND YOKE:
Basic instructions for a standard round yoke with an even-row, equal-stitch spacing over four shaping rounds are
given below.
1. With size 4 needles knit round yoke shaping, increasing from top to bottom of yoke as follows.
Rounds 1 to 8: knit even on 82 stitches.
Round 9: Inc 31 stitches evenly across the row to total 113 stitches.
(* [K3, M1] once, then [K2, M1] once * 11 times, then [K3, M1] 9 times.)

Rounds 10 to 17: knit even on 113 stitches.
Round 18: Inc 31 stitches evenly across the row to total 144 stitches.
(* [K4, M1] once, then [K3, M1] once * 11 times, then [K4, M1] 9 times.)

Rounds 19 to 26: knit even on 144 stitches.
Round 27: Inc 31 stitches evenly across the row to total 175 stitches.
(* [K5, M1] once, then [K4, M1] once * 11 times, then [K5, M1] 9 times.)

Rounds 28 to 35: knit even on 175 stitches.
Round 36: Inc 31 stitches evenly across the row to total 206 stitches.
(* [K6, M1] once, then [K5, M1] once * 11 times, then [K6, M1] 9 times.)

Rounds 37 to 45: knit even on 206 stitches.

2. Split the yoke into front, back and sleeve sections as follows. Starting at beg of round, slip stitches for each section to
separate holders: 38 stitches for right sleeve, 65 stitches for front, 38 stitches for left sleeve and the remaining 65 stitches for back
can stay on the needle.

BODY (ARMHOLE TO HEM):
1. With right side of back facing and Stocking Stitch, start where back joins left sleeve. Cast on 8 stitches for underarm,
knit stitches from front holder, cast on 8 stitches for second underarm, and finally knit across back section. Total 146 stitches
for body. Mark the beginning of the round.
2. knit even until piece measures 15,9 cms (51 rounds) from armhole. Dec 4 stitches evenly across the last round to 146 stitches.
3. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 15 rounds in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely.

SLEEVE (ARMHOLE TO HEM):
1. With right side facing and size 4 needles, re-join yarn and knit stitches from right sleeve holder. Cast on 8 stitches for
underarm. Total 46 stitches for sleeve. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the sleeve 'seam' midway
on the underarm.
2. Dec 1 st both sides of the marker of every 15th round twice, then every 16th round once to 40 stitches (46 rounds
total).
3. knit even until sleeve measures 19,0 cms (61 rounds). Dec 4 stitches evenly across the last row (36 stitches remaining).
4. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 11 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely.
5. knit left sleeve in the same way.

FINISHING:
1. Graft or sew the sleeve and body stitches together at the underarms. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
133,5 for body and sleeves
20,4 for ribbing and/or hems
4,5 for collar/hood
158,4 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Circular Top-Down Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Round Yoke shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Flat front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar

Designed : 17-9-2008
Free knitting pattern for: round yoke top - down
Standard Child 61 cms chestsize or in inches; 24 (USA)

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 24,0 stitches by 32,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 4 mm circular needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm circular needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 66,0 Armhole: 30,0 Top Neck Opening: 18,0
Hem Width: 16,0 Front Neck Width: 0,0
Sleeve Top: 20,0 Front Neck Depth: 0,0
Hem Width: 65,0 Sleeve Bottom: 18,0
Sleeve Length: 27,0
Body Length: 38,0 Hem Length: 3,0 Collar Length: 2,0
Hem Length: 4,0

Note: There may be sections where there are two shapings to knit at the same time (necklines or waist shaping).
FLAT FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
1. Cast on 94 stitches on size 3 circular needle loosely. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the
beginning of the round.
2. knit 2,0 cms (8 rows) in K1P1 ribbing. Check that the collar will stretch to fit over the head.

ROUND YOKE:
Basic instructions for a standard round yoke with an even-row, equal-stitch spacing over four shaping rounds are
given below.
1. With size 4 needles knit round yoke shaping, increasing from top to bottom of yoke as follows.
Rounds 1 to 8: knit even on 94 stitches.
Round 9: Inc 32 stitches evenly across the row to total 126 stitches.
(* [K3, M1] 15 times, then [K2, M1] once * twice.)

Rounds 10 to 18: knit even on 126 stitches.
Round 19: Inc 32 stitches evenly across the row to total 158 stitches.
(* [K4, M1] 15 times, then [K3, M1] once * twice.)

Rounds 20 to 27: knit even on 158 stitches.
Round 28: Inc 32 stitches evenly across the row to total 190 stitches.
(* [K5, M1] 15 times, then [K4, M1] once * twice.)

Rounds 29 to 37: knit even on 190 stitches.
Round 38: Inc 32 stitches evenly across the row to total 222 stitches.
(* [K6, M1] 15 times, then [K5, M1] once * twice.)

Rounds 39 to 48: knit even on 222 stitches.

2. Split the yoke into front, back and sleeve sections as follows. Starting at beg of round, slip stitches for each section to
separate holders: 40 stitches for right sleeve, 71 stitches for front, 40 stitches for left sleeve and the remaining 71 stitches for back
can stay on the needle.

BODY (ARMHOLE TO HEM):
1. With right side of back facing and Stocking Stitch, start where back joins left sleeve. Cast on 8 stitches for underarm,
knit stitches from front holder, cast on 8 stitches for second underarm, and finally knit across back section. Total 158 stitches
for body. Mark the beginning of the round.
2. knit even until piece measures 19,1 cms (61 rounds) from armhole. Dec 2 stitches evenly across the last round to 156 stitches.
3. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 15 rounds in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely.

SLEEVE (ARMHOLE TO HEM):
1. With right side facing and size 4 needles, re-join yarn and knit stitches from right sleeve holder. Cast on 8 stitches for
underarm. Total 48 stitches for sleeve. Join the circle, taking care not to twist the stitches. Mark the sleeve 'seam' midway
on the underarm.
2. Dec 1 st both sides of the marker of every 19th round twice, then every 20th round once to 42 stitches (58 rounds
total).
3. knit even until sleeve measures 24,0 cms (77 rounds). Dec 4 stitches evenly across the last row (38 stitches remaining).
4. Hem. Change to size 3 needles. knit 11 rows in K1P1 ribbing. Cast off remaining stitches loosely.
5. knit left sleeve in the same way.

FINISHING:
1. Graft or sew the sleeve and body stitches together at the underarms. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF YARN: ( APPROX. ):
167,7 for body and sleeves
21,7 for ribbing and/or hems
5,1 for collar/hood
194,5 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Free Pattern © Jessica Tromp with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

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